Gainesville, GA
$250,000

Gainesville, GA
$250,000

Middlesex County, NJ
$199,999
Hillsborough County, FL
$575,000

Colorado
$2,350,000
Decatur, GA
$100,000
Powder Springs, GA
$360,000
Minnesota
$375,000
Cincinnati, OH
$204,990
Dallas, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $8,511,623
Collin County, TX
$100,000
Indiana
$900,000
Dallas, TX
$399,000
Green Bay, WI
$215,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $438,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$169,999
Jackson County, GA
$1,000,000
Dan Tomlin, CBI, CM&AP
Transworld Business Brokers
Serving Duval County, FL
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
Ontario
$1,200,000
Tulsa, NJ
$490,000
Herriman, UT
$999,995
Fort Worth, TX
$348,999
Rogers, AR
$699,890
Kane County, IL
$329,000
Cleveland, OH
$598,999
Broward County, FL
$75,000
Norfolk County, MA
$129,900
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
Washington
$5,250,000
Middlesex County, MA
$989,000
Wayne County, MI
$75,000
Rochester, NY
$150,000
Maryland
$2,299,000
Nassau County, NY
$115,000
Pennsylvania
$825,000
North Carolina
$3,400,000
Houston, SC
$699,900
Raleigh, NC
$699,899
Kauai County, HI
$495,000
Columbus, OH
$1,900,000
New York
$1,800,000
New York
$7,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ozaukee County, WI
$1,340,000
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Livingston, TX
$250,000
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Greg Danielson
Mercury Link
Serving Marion County, IN
At Mercury Link, our mission is to provide unparalleled brokerage and advisory services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives and thrive in competitive markets. We are committed to delivering personalized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and exceptional results.
Fairfield County, CT
$415,000
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $701,000
Arlington, TX
$220,000
Fayette County, KY
$375,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$889,978
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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